Dauiatpur - Gangarampur, Dakshin Dinajpur

Dauiatpur is a village situated in the Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gangarampur and around 51.4 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Basuria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dauiatpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Dauiatpur is 310583. The village covers a total geographical area of 60.9 hectares and falls under the 733124 pincode. Gangarampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Dauiatpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kumarganj Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balurghat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Dauiatpur

According to the 2011 Census, Dauiatpur village had a total population of 779 people, including 390 males and 389 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 70.81% and female literacy at 61.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 350, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Dauiatpur

Dauiatpur is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Dauiatpur

Dauiatpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gangarampur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangarampur to Dauiatpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Dauiatpur is about 51.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Dauiatpur

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dauiatpur village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Dauiatpur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dauiatpur village are given below:

FAQs about Dauiatpur